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Live music
Kanye’s planning Down Under tour, but he’s been told footy comes first
One of the world’s most successful recording artists has been told he can’t play at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on his preferred date because of a round one AFL fixture.
Morrison promises extra $1b to save the Great Barrier Reef
An extra $1 billion will be poured into saving the Great Barrier Reef as the federal government moves to bolster its green credentials months out from the election.
Opinion
Political leadership
Leaders face the rapid voter test
Australia was slow off the mark with vaccines and rapid antigen tests. What the major parties do to fix that will be a big test at the federal election later this year.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
‘Able to switch off:’ Business-as-usual for Barty ahead of history-making women’s final
Ashleigh Barty won’t deviate from her pre-match routine one iota as the world No.1 brings her mind to Saturday night’s Australian Open women’s final.
One to go: Barty on the cusp of history
It was all plain sailing for the Australian star in the semi-final on Thursday night.
Power out for thousands as Victorians told to brace for more extreme weather
More than 4000 houses across Victoria remained without power on Friday morning as crews began the clean-up process - but more wild weather is on the way.
Melbourne’s west on course for severe schools shortage
New schools are being built in Melbourne’s west, but there won’t be enough of them – a report forecasting the region will be six short of its needs by 2031.
Australian sharemarket slumps amid US rate rise fears
The Australian sharemarket dropped 1.8% yesterday, compounding losses that have wiped more than $200b in value since August’s peak.
Green light for boosters for Australians aged 16, 17
Under changes announced by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, Australians aged 16 and 17 will be able to get a third dose three to four months after their second jab.
The four factors that could lead to long COVID
Why do symptoms linger for months for patients such as John Gillotte? A new study identifies why some people may be more susceptible.
Create a new garden using plants you already own
Instead of designing from a blank slate, professional garden designers are looking for ways to save what plants and materials they can.
It’s the vibe: What makes Jessica Mauboy spin her chair?
In the first of two iterations of The Voice this year, coaches are looking for families, friends and neighbours who know how to perform together.
Whip-smart dialogue, stellar cast drive love and loss drama
Elizabeth Olsen and Janet McTeer star in Sorry For Your Loss which was made for Facebook Watch’s original drama channel.
Opinion
Australian Open
Netflix doco to reveal what really happened in Kyrgios locker-room fight
Unseen footage of the locker-room fight involving Kyrgios and the trainer of Croatian doubles top seeds is expected to be revealed by the streaming giant later this year.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2022
‘Nothing beats this’: Special Ks in first all-Australian doubles final in 42 years
Four locals will play in the Australian Open men’s doubles final for the first time since 1980.
‘Pressure’s on them’: Ebden, Purcell happy to see spotlight on Special K’s
While Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have played it up for raucous crowds, Max Purcell and Matt Ebden have quietly moved into a grand slam final.
Local
‘Support her’: Growing calls to end criticism of Grace Tame over PM photo shoot
Television and film producer Bruna Papandrea has called on Australians to support former Australian of the year Grace Tame after she left an Australian Open event abruptly before it started on Thursday.
‘Living in swelter boxes’: January 27 the deadliest day for heatwave deaths
Australian heatwaves are posing a greater threat to life than any other natural hazard, including bushfires and floods, and will increase with climate change.
Ex-TV host Andrew O’Keefe lashes out at media after assault charges
Disgraced former television presenter Andrew O’Keefe has lashed out at journalists after he was charged over allegations he attacked a woman.
Aboriginal activist and actor Rosalie Kunoth-Monks dies aged 85
She has been remembered as someone who played an active social and political role advocating for Aboriginal people.
‘People are frightened’: COVID-19 spreading in Central Australia
The Central Land Council is urging the NT government to fully lock down Central Australia and to ask the federal government for help.
See & Do
What I picked up when I joined George Saunders’ writing class
Novelist and short-story writer George Saunders is offering an online writing class.
Dodgy art and murder galore – perfect ingredients for a crime novel
Barry Maitland has brought back his crime-fighting duo in a stylish police procedural
Politics
No change to two-dose definition of ‘fully vaccinated’
National cabinet kept the two dose definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ while the expert vaccine taskforce still finalises its advice on whether to require a third COVID-19 shot.
Business
Coal, gas power shrinking in Australia as renewable energy shines
Renewable energy is squeezing fossil fuels further out of the nation’s power mix and threatening the viability of coal-fired power plants.
World
Biden sets February deadline for ‘long overdue’ Supreme Court nomination
Biden said that Vice President Kamala Harris, who also made history by being the first black woman to serve in her role, would help to advise him on a potential replacement for Breyer.
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Property
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Property prices
Time to get used to the idea that house prices could drop
Australian house prices have risen to extraordinary levels. No one is predicting they will suddenly become cheap, but once interest rates rise, that growth is tipped to end.
Melbourne house prices surge $660 a day, but the market may have peaked
Melbourne’s median house price has hit a record $1,101,612, boosted by buyers rushing back to the market after lockdown number six.
Lifestyle
How fashion ditched the Gen Z look and made clothes for the over-40s again
Smart suits, sleek coats and proper shoes – is men’s style finally growing up again?
Culture
A gig lost to COVID is a gig lost forever: Mick Thomas on a tough two years
From sticky carpet to the stage, the Weddings Parties Anything founder thrives on the energy of a top night out.
Opinion
WordPlay
Morgenfrisk, fika, fiero and other words for when ‘happy’ doesn’t cut it
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
Sport
Australia 2 Thailand 1
Asian Cup
Matildas make it three from three, but late Thai goal ends clean sheet streak
A new-look team needed guidance from old hands Emily van Egmond and Sam Kerr to help notch a scrappy 2-1 victory over Thailand in Mumbai.
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Australian Open
Clinical Barty storms into Australian Open final
Ash Barty has become the first Australian woman in 42 years to make the final of the Australian Open.
Rogic runs riot to inspire Socceroos to easy win
Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic produced one of his best performances in an Australian shirt when his drive and artistry set up the Socceroos’ win over Vietnam.
Haynes and Lanning put Australia in strong position
Australia found themselves at 2-4 on morning one after England won the toss elected to bowl before a potentially match-defining partnership.
‘Nothing beats this’: Special Ks in first all-Australian doubles final in 42 years
Four locals will play in the Australian Open men’s doubles final for the first time since 1980.
‘Big week’: No fairytale as Alcott takes defeat in stride
Dutchman Sam Schroder has played the role of party-pooper at the Australian Open, defeating Dylan Alcott in his final tournament.
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Women's AFL
Giant to withdraw from match over pride jumper
Giants AFLW player Haneen Zreika has told teammates she has decided to withdraw from the round-four match against the Western Bulldogs after deciding she could not wear the pride jumper for religious reasons.
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One to go: Barty on the cusp of history
It was all plain sailing for the Australian star in the semi-final on Thursday night.
